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karynnj

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13. However, because of the rules, he does have leverage

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 01:04 PM

10 hrs ago

I am glad that Sanders spoke to him in private. I hope Sanders was able to get him to agree to bowing out. The best would be if the Maine party is talking to him about ways to replace him.

He might be more open to the popup caucuses that were mentioned as a possibility yesterday. Although this is an unusual circumstance, that seems a very New England path to take.

It has advantages that they could limit it to Democratic primary voters and, if you register by party, registered Democrats. It also allows him to endorse if he wants to.

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New from Bernie Sanders: "I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine. [View all] demmiblue 11 hrs ago OP

Why hasn't Platner ended his campaign yet? leftstreet 11 hrs ago #1

He thinks he can... 2naSalit 10 hrs ago #2

Wow. That seems a bit Trumpy leftstreet 10 hrs ago #4

Indeed... 2naSalit 10 hrs ago #7

Is he another Fetterman? Fetterman is a Democrat only by registration, but his heart and mind are somewhere else. Escurumbele 9 hrs ago #29

Couldn't tell ya... 2naSalit 8 hrs ago #36

It always appeared that way to me ... n/t wackadoo wabbit 41 min ago #55

Yea, he's a control freak, thinks he still has options. WinningAgain 10 hrs ago #11

However, because of the rules, he does have leverage karynnj 10 hrs ago #13

The next... 2naSalit 10 hrs ago #15

Um. He won the primary. He can't be replaced unless/until he agrees to drop out. Wiz Imp 10 hrs ago #18

Right... 2naSalit 8 hrs ago #33

Full primary results GJGCA 10 hrs ago #20

Freudian slip? ABC123Easy 8 hrs ago #42

Jimminy that's embarrassing GJGCA 8 hrs ago #43

Don't be embarrassed ABC123Easy 4 hrs ago #49

If that's what Maine wants karynnj 9 hrs ago #21

Given those numbers... 2naSalit 8 hrs ago #34

People love to vote for their second choice. AloeVera 8 hrs ago #38

ranked choice voting! that is why it exists. rampartd 3 hrs ago #53

Thanks... 2naSalit 2 hrs ago #54

That's a question for him. He is not required to drop out. Wiz Imp 10 hrs ago #19

I know. He should think of his supporters leftstreet 9 hrs ago #22

He's making this all about him, not about Maine or the party mcar 9 hrs ago #25

Maybe he'll recognize the inevitable when the Dem money spigot dries up MorbidButterflyTat 6 hrs ago #47

Ralph Northam playbook n/t Shrek 9 hrs ago #24

Cuomo never stepped aside, even after he was kicked out for his allegations MakeThemCry 8 hrs ago #32

But you just explained it leftstreet 8 hrs ago #41

The party shouldn't have supported Cuomo either EdmondDantes_ 7 hrs ago #44

Color me shocked pinkstarburst 7 hrs ago #46

Reactions have been swift Torchlight 10 hrs ago #3

Actually, it can be become a strength for the next candidate: "Unlike Susan Collins.... 68er 10 hrs ago #5

Oh, snap! mwmisses4289 8 hrs ago #30

His detractor list... 2naSalit 10 hrs ago #9

! MorbidButterflyTat 6 hrs ago #48

Yeah, he's toast. Wednesdays 10 hrs ago #6

Is there time for him to register as a Republican? usonian 10 hrs ago #8

I think in today's political climate... kentuck 10 hrs ago #12

So sorry to say, you're right. usonian 10 hrs ago #16

Without Bernie, he will have lost a huge source of support... kentuck 10 hrs ago #10

The fact that Bernie spoke with Platner personally about this matters Tom Rinaldo 10 hrs ago #14

Dire consequences for Vermont? DFW 9 hrs ago #26

Well, you know, all those small New England States are pretty much the same... Tom Rinaldo 9 hrs ago #27

the dire consequences of Susan Collins retaining her seat eShirl 8 hrs ago #31

"Bernie Sanders joins Democrats' calls for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race as window to replace him narr orleans 10 hrs ago #17

Bernie needs to vet people *before* endorsing, rather than cleaning up Maru Kitteh 9 hrs ago #23

From December 6, 2017: DFW 8 hrs ago #40

December 7, 2017 + December 6, 2017 Celerity 4 hrs ago #52

It's about damned time. NT abbeyco 9 hrs ago #28

Didn't someone explain to Platner LilElf70 8 hrs ago #35

I'm scared about more than Graham Platner OddMom20 8 hrs ago #37

If those that live in Maine want him then he should stay. They in Maine should decide for Maine. dave99 8 hrs ago #39

I remember quite vividly what happened the last time Dr. T 7 hrs ago #45

I think that being a state election, and one with a small population, changing candidates now... Raftergirl 4 hrs ago #50

It worked when NJ swapped Torrecelli out and Lautenberg in karynnj 4 hrs ago #51